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Passing IMF Tests Creates Economic Stability – Dr. Phillips

By: Oroyo Eubanks, September 27, 2014

Finance and Planning Minister, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips, says that passing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) tests creates stability in the Jamaican economy. Passing the tests means that Jamaica is...

Director of Taxation Policy in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Ian Scarlett, explains Government’s Economic Reform Programme to residents of St. Elizabeth, at a Town Hall meeting held yesterday (Sept. 24), at the new public park in Black River.

DBJ Providing Low Interest Loans for Key Sectors

By: Sharon Earle, JIS Regional Office [Montego Bay] , September 26, 2014

Member of the Partnership for Jamaica Council, Professor Alvin Wint, addresses a consultation on the Jamaica Partnership Agreement held on Wednesday (September 24), at the Anglican Church Hall, Morant Bay, St. Thomas.

Jamaica must Consolidate Economic Gains – PROFESSOR WINT

By: Latonya Linton, September 26, 2014

Finance & Public Service 11 years ago IMF Board Approves US$68.8 Million Disbursement to Jamaica
By: Oroyo Eubanks, September 25, 2014
Finance & Public Service 11 years ago Government Signs US$50M MOU to Strengthen Business Environment
By: Athaliah Reynolds-Baker, September 24, 2014
Finance & Public Service 11 years ago Legislation Passed to Facilitate New Electronic Customs System
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Jamaica Moves from Stable to Positive

International credit rating agency, Standard and Poor’s (S&P), has improved its outlook on Jamaica from stable to positive. In a release on September 19, Standard and Poor’s says it has...

By: Oroyo Eubanks, September 24, 2014

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Bill to Amend GCT Act Tabled in Senate

A Bill to amend the General Consumption Tax (GCT) Act was tabled in the Senate on Friday, September 19, paving the way for an improved tax collection system. Justice Minister,...

By: Athaliah Reynolds-Baker, September 22, 2014

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Alwin Hales (right) and Director General in the Ministry, Dr. Sharon Crooks (centre), are being informed about the work of First Heritage Cooperative Credit Union, by Business Development Representative, Aaron Minott. Occasion was a tour of booths prior to the start of the Ministry’s retirement exposition today (September 19), at the Half-Way-Tree Road offices of the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP).

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Jamaicans Urged to Plan for Retirement

Jamaicans are being encouraged to effectively plan for retirement to ensure that they can adequately take care of their financial needs after they have stopped working. The advice came from...

By: Chris Patterson, September 19, 2014

Company Secretary and Legal Counsel for Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB), Donna Samuels-Stone, oversees the signing of a syndicated loan agreement between financiers Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB) and National Commercial Bank (NCB); and 138 Student Living Jamaica Ltd. Under the agreement, the two financial entities will provide $1.35 billion for the construction of phase one of a student housing project at the University of the West Indies (UWI). The signatories (from left) are: Assistant General Manager Corporate Banking at NCB, Raymond Donaldson; General Manager, Corporate Banking NCB, Brian Boothe and JMB Board Chairman, Howard Mollison.

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Jamaica Mortgage Bank Lead Financier of UWI Student Housing Project

The Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB) is the lead financier for the first phase of a major housing project on the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies, which...

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, September 19, 2014

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Growth Momentum to Continue

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says the economic growth momentum is expected to continue through to the end of the September quarter, despite the effects of...

By: Alphea Saunders, September 19, 2014

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, updates journalists on fiscal matters discussed at the recent two-day Cabinet retreat, at a media briefing, hosted by Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, at Jamaica House, on Wednesday, September 17.

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Cabinet Committee to Identify and Remove Growth Impediments

The Government has mandated a Cabinet sub-committee to identify and remove impediments to growth projects, as well as pinpoint general economic measures to be undertaken, in order to enhance Gross...

By: Alphea Saunders, September 17, 2014

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), updates journalists on matters discussed at the recent two-day Cabinet retreat, at a media briefing, hosted by Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), at Jamaica House, on September 17. At right is Financial Secretary, Mr. Devon Rowe.

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PIOJ Says Growth Could Reach 3% in 2015/16

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has indicated that over the next fiscal year, there is significant potential for growth beyond what is projected under the Government’s Extended Fund Facility...

By: Alphea Saunders, September 17, 2014

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Public Sector Customer Service Competition Launches September 18

The sixth staging of the Public Sector Customer Service Competition for 2014/2015 will be launched on Thursday, September 18, at the Penthouse, Ministry of Finance and Planning, 30 National Heroes...

By: Elaine Hartman Reckord, September 16, 2014

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DBJ Providing Low Interest Loans for Key Sectors

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Jamaica Moves from Stable to Positive

Bill to Amend GCT Act Tabled in Senate

Jamaicans Urged to Plan for Retirement

Jamaica Mortgage Bank Lead Financier of UWI Student Housing Project

Growth Momentum to Continue

Cabinet Committee to Identify and Remove Growth Impediments

PIOJ Says Growth Could Reach 3% in 2015/16

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